DONALD COWDEN

PO Box 13675 * Palm Desert, California 92255

760.636.2276 * dc58a0c2@westpost.net

Dear Sir / Dear Madam:

If your organization is in need of a radiographer with over 10 years of experien
ce for positions supervising and providing radiology and diagnostic services, pl
ease review my resume. My ability to train and lead technologist teams, use and
update diagnostic equipment, and enhance patient care in medical environments sh
ould prove highly beneficial to your company.
Superb skill in regulatory compliance and quality control, as well as accreditat
ion from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, are among the most
notable qualifications I would bring to any relevant position based on my track
record as a Radiographer and Radiology Supervisor, including with Tenet Healthc
are. I am a creative problem solver, a strong communicator with medical professi
onals and administrators, and a dedicated strategic planner and decision maker i
n fast-paced hospital and clinical situations.
My most valuable achievements also include:
* Successfully turning around an underachieving team during a staffing shortage
to maintain coverage for the required volume of patient exams;
* Building cooperation across department gaps to enhance patient care; and
* Pursuing a pending Bachelor of Healthcare Administration degree.
I would like to speak with you to further discuss the possibility of contributin
g to your organization's success. Please contact me at your convenience to arran
ge an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward t
o hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,

Donald Cowden

DONALD COWDEN
PO Box 13675 * Palm Desert, California 92255
760.636.2276 * dc58a0c2@westpost.net
DIAGNOSTIC SUPERVISOR & TECHNOLOGIST
Radiology supervisor with over 10 years of professional experience for positions
leading diagnostic services and staff. Expertise operating and maintaining tech
nical radiography and diagnostic equipment. Strong communication and coordinatio
n skills with physicians, patients, and administrators in hospital and healthcar
e settings. Demonstrated skill training employees, improving processes, and ensu
ring adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements.

Areas of Expertise
Radiology & Diagnostic Supervision * Diagnostic Technology & Equipment * Team Le
adership
Patient Fluoroscopic Examinations * Emergency & Operating Rooms * Staff & Studen
t Training
Diagnostic Imaging * Regulatory Compliance * Quality Control * Equipment Upgrade
s
Staffing Coverage * Inventory Management * Scheduling * Workflow Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TENET HEALTHCARE, Palm Springs & Indio, California * 2003 to Present
Radiology Supervisor - Desert Regional Medical Center (2005 to Present)
Organize radiology functions, including patient examinations and quality control
, for Level 2 Trauma Center with 2,000 employees. Train, evaluate, and manage te
am of 25 employees.. Ensure fluoroscopic log and staff licensure compliance with
state and federal regulations, including California Department of Health and JC
AHO. Facilitate exams and intravenous line insertions in emergency, operating, a
nd patient room settings. Coordinate supply ordering and service billing. Liaiso
n with physicians and hospital administrators. Administer clinical hours for rad
iology students from Loma Linda University.
Highlights & Achievements:
* Successfully turned around underachieving team during staffing shortage to mai
ntain coverage for required volume of patient exams.
* Delivered in-services on Konica Pac system implementation and DR equipment upd
ate.
* Hand-selected to lead department tours for groups of school-age children.
Radiographer - JFK Medical Center (2003 to 2005)
Provided patient fluoroscopic exams, C-arm procedures, and diagnostic imaging in
department, ER, OR, NICU, and patient suites at 125-bed facility. Transported p
atients as required.
Highlights & Achievements:
* Built cooperation across department gaps to enhance patient care.
* Chosen by management for rotation in cardiac catheterization department.
DONALD COWDEN * Page 2 * dc58a0c2@westpost.net

COMP HEALTH, Orlando, Florida * 2001 to 2003

Traveling Radiographer
Conducted radiologic and diagnostic exams for adult/pediatric healthcare facilit
ies in radiology departments, ERs, operating suites, and patient rooms.
Highlights & Achievements:
* Key in resolving hospital understaffing situations that had existed for over a
year.
* Consistently built new relationships and learned new processes and computer sy
stems.
RESOURCES ON CALL, Hickory, North Carolina * 1999 to 2001
Traveling Radiographer

Early Career (details on request):

* Presbyterian Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
* Norman Regional Hospital - Norman, Oklahoma

FORMAL EDUCATION
Pursuing Bachelor of Healthcare Administration (April 2011)
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science, Radiological Science
Rose State College

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) Registered
Fred Pryor Seminars: How to Supervise People & How to Supervise Difficult Employ
ees

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), Meditech Radiology Informat
ion System (RIS), Cerner RIS, Konica/Fuji PACS System